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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 5, Book 5 : Chapter 1, Sophy.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Rousseau say about self-love?
(a) It is the goal of growth.
(b) It is healthy and natural.
(c) It is a beast.
(d) It is a necessary stage.

2. What does Rousseau say ensures interdependence of man and woman?
(a) Man's need for spiritual symbols in his life.
(b) Woman's usefulness as a tool to men's work.
(c) Man's dependence on woman.
(d) Woman's need for reason.

3. What kind of background does Rousseau say he came from?
(a) Libertine.
(b) Chaste.
(c) Conservative.
(d) Openly sensual.

4. What is Rousseau's ideal for child rearing?
(a) Instill obedience as the solution to inner conflicts.
(b) Do away with inner conflicts.
(c) Instill self-reliance as the solution to inner conflicts.
(d) Make children aware of their inner conflicts.

5. What does Rousseau contrast with the active lifestyle?
(a) The sedentary lifestyle.
(b) The lifestyle of moderation.
(c) The military lifestyle.
(d) The meditative lifestyle.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Rousseau say unites men and women?

2. How does Rousseau believe physical activity affects perception?

3. Where does Rousseau say self-love is rooted?

4. What does Rousseau say changes the effects of women on young men?

5. How can woman exercise cruelty in her turn, in Rousseau's opinion?

(see the answer key)

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